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• Mac OS X: The USB Display setup folder appears on your screen. Select USB Display Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the EPSON USB Display software. Follow any on-screen instructions. You need to install this software only the first time you connect the projector to the computer. The projector displays the image from your computer's desktop and outputs sound, if your presentation contains audio. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Related references Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu USB Display System Requirements Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer cable. Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini-DVI port for video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector's VGA video port. Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. 1. If necessary, disconnect your computer's monitor cable. 2. Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer's monitor port. 3. Connect the other end to a Computer port on the projector. 4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connectors. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable. 29

Section	Page
Front	1
Contents	3
Introduction to Your Projector	9
Projector Features	9
Product Box Contents	10
Additional Components	12
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts	12
Warranty and Registration Information	13
Notations Used in the Documentation	13
Where to Go for Additional Information	14
Projector Part Locations	14
Projector Parts - Front/Top	14
Projector Parts - Rear	17
Projector Parts - Base	19
Projector Parts - Control Panel	19
Projector Parts - Remote Control	22
Setting Up the Projector	26
Projector Connections	27
Connecting to Computer Sources	28
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio	28
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video	29
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio	29
Connecting to a Computer for DisplayPort Video and Audio	30
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control	30
Connecting to a Computer for Sound	31
Connecting to Video Sources	31
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source	32
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source	32
Connecting to a Composite Video Source	33
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound	33
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor	34
Connecting to External Speakers	34
Connecting to External USB Devices	35
USB Device Projection	35
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector	36
Selecting the Connected USB Source	37
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector	37
Connecting to a Document Camera	37
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	38
Opening the Lens Cover	40
Using the Projector on a Network	41
Wired Network Projection	41
Connecting to a Wired Network	41
Selecting Wired Network Settings	42
Wireless Network Projection	45
Installing the Wireless LAN Module	46
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)	49
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually	49
Wireless LAN Menu Settings	52
Searching for a Wireless Network	53
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows	56
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac OS X	56
Enabling WPA or EAP Security	56
Wireless Security Menu Settings	57
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts	59
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages	61
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP	61
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser	63
Crestron RoomView Support	65
Setting Up Crestron RoomView Support	65
Controlling a Networked Projector Using Crestron RoomView	67
Using Basic Projector Features	69
Turning On the Projector	69
Turning Off the Projector	71
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus	73
Adjusting the Image Height	74
Image Shape	75
Automatically Correcting Image Shape With Screen Fit	76
Correcting Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider	77
Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons	78
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner	79
Resizing the Image With the Zoom Ring	81
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring	81
Remote Control Operation	82
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse	83
Using the Remote Control as a Presentation Pointer	84
Selecting an Image Source	85
Projection Modes	86
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control	86
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus	87
Image Aspect Ratio	88
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio	89
Available Image Aspect Ratios	89
Color Mode	90
Changing the Color Mode	91
Available Color Modes	91
Turning On Auto Iris	92
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons	93
Projecting a PC Free Presentation	94
Supported PC Free File Types	94
Editing Scenarios (SIT Files)	96
Starting a PC Free PDF File Presentation	98
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation	100
Projecting a Slide Show	102
Supported Slideshow File Types	102
Starting a Slide Show	103
Slideshow Display Options	105
Adjusting Projector Features	107
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily	107
Stopping Video Action Temporarily	108
Zooming Into and Out of Images	108
Projector Security Features	109
Password Security Types	109
Setting a Password	110
Selecting Password Security Types	111
Entering a Password to Use the Projector	111
Saving a User's Logo Image to Display	113
Locking the Projector's Buttons	114
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons	115
Installing a Security Cable	115
Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control	116
Setting the Projector ID	117
Setting the Remote Control ID	117
Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality	118
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously	120
Adjusting the Menu Settings	122
Using the Projector's Menus	122
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu	123
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu	125
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu	127
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu	130
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu	133
Projector Information Display - Info Menu	134
Event ID Code List	136
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu	137
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector	139
Projector Maintenance	139
Cleaning the Lens	139
Cleaning the Projector Case	140
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance	140
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents	140
Replacing the Air Filter	141
Projector Lamp Maintenance	143
Replacing the Lamp	144
Resetting the Lamp Timer	148
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries	148
Transporting the Projector	150
Solving Problems	151
Projection Problem Tips	151
Projector Light Status	151
Using the Projector Help Displays	154
Solving Image or Sound Problems	154
Solutions When No Image Appears	155
Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function	155
Solutions When \	156
Displaying From a PC Laptop	156
Displaying From a Mac Laptop	157
Solutions When \	157
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears	157
Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular	158
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static	158
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry	159
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect	160
Solutions When There is No Sound or Low Volume	161
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems	161
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems	161
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control	162
Solutions to Password Problems	163
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are Not Received	163
Where to Get Help	163
Technical Specifications	165
General Projector Specifications	165
Projector Lamp Specifications	167
Remote Control Specifications	168
Projector Dimension Specifications	168
Projector Electrical Specifications	168
Projector Environmental Specifications	169
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications	170
Supported Video Display Formats	170
USB Display System Requirements	173
Notices	174
Recycling	174
Important Safety Information	174
Important Safety Instructions	175
Restriction of Use	177
FCC Compliance Statement	178
Trademarks	178
Software Copyright	179
Copyright Notice	223
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	223